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The Canowindra Phoenix

Your free weekly guide to what's happening in and around Canowindra.

Front Page

Global Economic Uncertainty And Financial Pressures On Council

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Cabonne Council, like many regional coun­cils across NSW and Australia, has found it increasingly difficult to achieve financial sustainability and meet the integrated Plan­ning and Reporting Guidelines. Following is a Mayoral Address by Cr Kevin … Read More...

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More Reading

There And Back Again – An African Adventure

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Russell and Sue Hodge have recently re­turned home from the adventure of a life­time in South Africa. Their original plans for a pilgrimage to Israel were turned upside down, so instead of giving up … Read More...

Tresillian Cowra More Accessible Thanks To Generous Donation

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Families attending Tresillian’s Cowra Cen­tre will benefit from safer, more accessible parking and improved driveway access, fol­lowing a $70,000 contribution from Richard Crookes Construction. The … Read More...

Record Feral Deer Activity In Deerscan

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

NSW Biosecurity are calling on residents to help protect NSW communities and land­scapes by reporting feral deer sightings. Feral deer cause serious harm; from dam­aging farmland and native … Read More...

National Walk Safely To School Day Is Friday 22 May

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Primary school-aged children across Aus­tralia will step towards a healthier future on National Walk Safely to School Day, Friday 22 May 2026. Now in its 27th year, the initiative led by the … Read More...

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Special Interests

Cooke Calls For ‘Fuel For Harvest’ Guarantee From NSW Government

29 April, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is calling on the NSW Government for a ‘Fuel for Harvest’ guarantee, and to outline the measures they will implement to ensure farmers will have access to fuel … Read More...

Baroquefest 2026 Tickets Now On Sale

29 April, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Canowindra is proving once again why it is the cultural heartbeat of the Central West and the town is already tuning up for its Sep­tember major annual highlight: Baroquefest. Though the festival … Read More...

The Cosmos – It Is In Us

29 April, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Searching the night skies usually prompts questions, lots, as the enormity and end­lessness challenges our capabilities to comprehend no edges. Meteors, asteroids, planets and moons, constellations, … Read More...

Anzac Day In Canowindra

22 April, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Canowindra RSL invites the community to honour veterans during ANZAC Day. On 25 April, the Canowindra RSL subBranch is holding ANZAC Day commemo­rations to honour the service and sacrifice of … Read More...

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Sport

Be Seen @ CPS Athletics Carnival Running Events

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Congratulations to all students who partici­pated in the running events at the Canow­indra Public School athletics carnival last week. There were three records broken on the day: Ellie Tidswell - 8 … Read More...

Men’s Bowls

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

On Tuesday evening Barney Robson and Teddy Lawrence played Ben Rooke and Tony Tuimauga. This was a game that Bar­ney and Teddy took a firm grip on, winning early. Barney played some of the best bowls … Read More...

Girls Rugby League News

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Canowindra High School student Adison Newcombe recently competed in Coonabarabran as part of the West­ern Area Open Girls Rugby League team. She has been chosen to represent Greater Western Region at … Read More...

Rugby Union News

6 May, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

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What's On

7 May

Canowindra Bowling Club Thursday afternoon social bowls from 2pm.

7 May

Canowindra Services Club Thursday Members Badge Draw $3,100. Happy hour 5 -7pm.

8 May

Canowindra Bowls Club Friday badge draw $600 up for grabs.

8 May

Canowindra Services Club Friday Night Meat Raffles 7pm to 8.30pm plus Members Badge Draw. 1st draw $1,200, 2nd draw $1,000, 3rd draw $1,000, 4th draw $800. Happy hour 5 -7pm.

10 May

Canowindra Bowls Club Sunday badge draw $200 up for grabs. Major Jackpot at 7pm.

13 May

Canowindra Bowls Club Wednesday badge draw $1,250 up for grabs.

16 May

Tigers Trivia Night: Canowindra Bowling Club, 6pm for a 6:30pm start, $20 per person. To book a table of 8–10 email canowindratigersflfc@outlook.com.

Ongoing

Bingo 12:30pm Tuesday, Canowindra Services Club, refreshments provided.

Ongoing

Moorbel Markets first Saturday of the month, 9am –12.30pm at Moorbel Hall. Great variety of stalls, BBQ and morning tea. To book a stall or for information call Christine 6344 2916.

Ongoing

Canowindra Food Basket at the Canowindra Connections Centre, Blatchford St. Winter hours: 2 to 4pm Thursday, 9.30–11.30 Friday morning

Ongoing

Canowindra Community Choir: Meets every Saturday At Delice Coffee Shop at 2pm. Come along and join us, all welcome.

Ongoing

Bingo at the Services Club every Tuesday at 12.30pm

Ongoing

Dance Practice: New Vogue and Social Dance Group every Tuesday at Canowindra Services Club, 1–3pm, $5 pp. Phone Gail 0417 747 338.

Ongoing

Meat raffles at the Canowindra Golf Club. Every Saturday from 6pm.

Ongoing

Canowindra Progress Association meeting third Monday of the month. All welcome. 6pm at the Canowindra Services Club.

Ongoing

Bingo at the Bowlo every Thursday at 11am.

Ongoing

CWA Friendship Morning Tea is held every second Monday of the month at 10.30am at CWA Hall.

Ongoing

CWA Meeting Canowindra CWA Branch meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6.30pm at the CWA Hall in Blatchford Street.

Ongoing

Wrapped With Love: 4th Thursday of month, Montrose House 10am-12pm.

Ongoing

Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 2pm every Saturday, Orana House 32 Ferguson St Canowindra.

Ongoing

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse -Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: heal.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.

Ongoing

Little Fishes at the Age of Fishes Museum, 11am –11.30am on the first Friday of every month. Free event. For information call on 6344 1008.

Ongoing

New Vogue and Social Dance Group Canowindra Services Club, 2-6pm every Sunday.

Ongoing

Canowindra@home meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the Canowindra Bowling Club from 6pm.

Ongoing

Uniting Flood Recovery Program Community Engagement Program: Every Wednesday at Canowindra Hotel 12:30pm –3pm – open to all ages. Relax, connect and have fun, with meaningful conversations. 1800 574 007.

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